6. Oyster Festival

The Buzz -- At this large culinary festival, attendees devour seafood delicacies like oysters on the half shell, oyster stew, clam fritters, calamari, shrimp cocktail and seafood gumbo – all of it prepared by countless different vendors. Watch the heartiest appetites vie for honors in the festival's signature the oyster eating and shucking competition, and be sure to keep up with the Best of the Food Court Contest and seafood cooking competitions as well. Fair rides, craft vendors, clowns and live bands enhance the celebration.